Thermo Scientific thermoscientific Vanquish UHPLC System, Operating Manual

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5 • Installation
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Operating Manual
5.5 Setting Up the Flow Connections
5.5.1 General Information and Guidelines
This section gives an overview on the flow connections to and from the
system and describes the installation of the waste lines. For details on
tubing and capillary connections within and between the modules, refer
to the
Operating Manual of each module.
Flow connections can be filled with hazardous substances. Observe the
warning messages and precautionary statements presented in
Safety
Precautions ( } page 19) .
• Dirty components can contaminate the chromatography system.
Contamination leads to poor performance of the modules and entire
system or can even cause damage to the modules and system.
Therefore:
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Always wear appropriate gloves.
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Place the components only on a clean, lint-free surface.
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Keep your tools clean.
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Use only lint-free cloth for cleaning.
• The system uses the Viper™ fitting system. For installation
instructions and guidelines and for handling recommendations, see
Connecting Fittings, Capillaries, and Tubing ( } page 68) .